NHTSA Recall # | 117866 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 15V460000 |
MFG Compaign # | R23 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | RAM |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 2500 |
Model Year | 2014 |
Component | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW |
Date of notification | 08/09/15 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 20/06/12 |
End date of manufacturing | 26/01/15 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 22/07/15 |
Report created | 22/07/15 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 667441 |
Defect summary | Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured june 20, 2012, to january 26, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overly sensitive, and as a result, the side air bag inflatable curtains and seat air bags may unexpectedly deploy and the seat belt pre-tensioners may activate. |
Consequence summary | Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury. |
Corrective action | Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the occupant restraint control module calibration, free of charge. The recall began on september 8, 2015. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is r23. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |